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159 caregivers with ALS experience found near Austin

ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting nerve cells and voluntary muscle function. Symptoms of this progressive disease usually appear between the ages of 40 and 70 and include muscle stiffness and weakness, spontaneous contractions, and cramping eventually leading to complete paralysis. Caregivers are critical partners, promoting communication, hygiene, and mobility. They can assist with nonverbal exchange, grooming, and transportation needs, including use of wheelchairs and canes.

They specialize in ALS and have on average:

14.82 hourly rate

9 years of experience

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Tolerance and respect are what make me a great caregiver, making a different and becoming part of someone's life, being there for someone who needs my services makes me to enjoy life. I meet and make new families and friends across the world with different lifestyle and culture make me fulfilled my dreams.

I am Alexandria I have a lot of experience as being a caregiver from home taking care of sibling to actually being certified and taking care of patients. I been certified for a year and 2 months I have excellent people skill and way to handle situation from training. I also love to travel. What attracted me to be a caregiver is the compassion I have for helping others and feeling good about it afterwards. I enjoy every moment with my clients just to put a smile on there face is so beautiful. My personal achievement is the growth within a year of doing this job my skill got really good in handling a big job setting with multiple patients.

Iam a very loving, kind,caring person i have been taking care of the elderly for 30+ year's, started out working in rest home as a cna I loved my job just didn't have enough time with all off my patients so I went into private care i love talking with the elderly and listen to there story's i just love what I do .

I am a mobile caregiver in the Austin & Forth Worth Area...I'm a very caring,loving person..I started getting more involved as a caregiver for 20 yrs. When my mother was in a nursing home and she wasn't properly taken care of with her daily living which included her grooming,bathing ,toileting which she needed help with since she had several strokes that parylize her whole left side. I look into nursing became a C.N.A. In 2003 work with hospice 2 years and then started private care in homes to take care of families elderly parents until they passed away..I love and have the passion of others feelings and well being..I have sense of humors that always put smiles and laughter on people's faces..I love my work ,I love when families appreciate me caring and helping their love ones with their daily needs.I love cleaning their homes,play any games they love to do,I love listening to their stories .It makes me feel good about myself knowing I can make a positive difference in other lives. I am from Pflugerville area..& I am willing to travel/relocate .I have been a mobile caregiver for the past year.

As a caregiver is important to meet the need of all my clients. To make sure they are comfortable and receiving the instructions giving to me they also need (TLC) Tender Loving Care you need to overlook at them as your own family members. This is important to make them feel very comfortable with me it makes it much easier for me to work with them so as a caregiver my job is in my heart, not my money my money is in my bills, not my clients. I have over 17 years in the medical field I work with three major hospital work in ICU, ER, OUT PATIENT, MED/SURG CANCER HOME CARE, HOSPICES AND ETC.
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Yvette Campbell

In 1981, when I was a five-year-old child, my mother became gravely sick with an illness her doctors could not diagnose. She often spent four to five months at a time in the hospital, recover enough to come home, but would fall ill again and again with no explanations. This went on for approximately seven years. During the time my mom was home my two sisters, brother, and I did everything we could to make her comfortable that we were capable of doing as children. Yet, seeing my mom in pain and so much discomfort instilled within me a tremendous sense of empathy and compassion. Despite the short periods of time she spent at home between hospitalizations, I developed a deep sense of appreciation for my mother because I missed her terribly. Thankfully, she finally came home and the relief was immense.
My grandmother lived with us for 15 years due to her deteriorating health as a result of diabetes, cataracts, loss of hearing, and the loss of the ability to clothe and prepare her own food. I helped to dress her in the morning, attend to her left foot which she almost lost to gangrene. But we managed to heal it and she only lost her left big toe. She was still able to walk albeit with a walking chair. I loved to bake so I would make special desserts for her which she was allowed small portions. It was a great activity for us to bond together. She could watch me make it and give me tips.
In college, I became a Caregiver for a quadriplegic man. Although, I didn't have experience caring for a paralyzed man, Michael told me he would explain what he needed on the job. My morning shift started at 7AM and I bathed his nude body, medicated his bedsores, emptied his catheter, performed physical therapy, and fed him his breakfast. If he had chores to complete during my shift, I'd dress him then move him from his bed to his wheelchair and into in his van. Once we finished his chores, I would put him back in his bed, remove his clothing, and clean his apartment.

I'm a kind person who cares about others well being. I feel that love heals everything. I want to be able to bring joy to those who need it. I've been working with people with disabilities for 35 years. I just recently lost a client at 99 years of age. I'm looking for someone new to help on a daily basis.
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Margie Ford

Hello thanks for viewing my profile my name is Sajhresa Hill. I became a C.N.A. because I have a passion for caring for people I love making a difference in my clients life. When I see improvements in their daily activities I know that I have achieved my goal in providing the best care that I can provide. I treat my clients as I would want to be treated. I take my job ever serious I am reliable, caring, honest, respectful, and understanding, I have good communication skills and always go above and beyond what is required of me. Thanks for taking the time to review my profile and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

I have work in the hospital for the past 14years, I also work in home health care . I am a certified nurse aide. I also work in rehab for 6 years I became a caregiver because I love to help people. It is my calling. Caring for other give me joy to know that I was there , when someone needed me. I am now working on my register nurse degree, hope in the next year I will have my achievement. I am very a reliable person, honest, and give my best in every thing I do. I love to cook, read and spend time with my family. I am also a dog lover.

After being a recipient of outstanding caregiving services for a terminally ill relative, I, myself developed a an interest in providing home healthcare services as a career. As a result, I became Certified as a Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide in 1996. Over the years, I have met many wonderful clients and developed an extensive skill-set providing all levels of care, bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders/monitoring, shopping and transportation. I am also skilled in acute bedside care, including palliative / hospice care. I have gained additional training working in several hospitals in the Austin area, but ultimately returned to my passion, which is providing outstanding care in the a person's own home, thereby relieving the stress families feel when looking for competent care of their loved ones. I truly believe that care provided in the home can note only promote a much better quality of but can actually extend their life, compared to care provided in an institutionalized setting. I remain strongly committed to that mission, and believe I can be a great asset to your family.

1. I am a caregiver because I am able to make a difference in people's lives and allow them to be indeoendent in their own home setting. I also enjoy helping people and see how. my caring for them enables people to be themselves.
2. That I have the opportunity to be of assistance to people and see how my helping them enables people to achieve their or their families goals.
3. One of my achievements was with a person with Dementia/Alhzheimers and she was cimbattive and I showed that I had patience and cared and she ceased being combative and we were able to work together and I assisted with dressing, we took walks, played games, etc. Before that she would only let family members associate with her.
4. Well I scuba dive, am very considerate and patientop. I worked for the state for 28 years and now am looking for caregiving positions so that I can help people who need someone to help them live a independent life.
I have a very easy going personality, calm and patient and I am a good listener and companion. I have worked with people with disabilities and the elderly since 2001 and I do enjoy seeing their faces when I arrive knowing they can feel comfortable and safe while I am providing exceptional care to the individual or their family member.

I became a caregiver because I like helping people. I like to see that I made a difference
in someones day. my Dad came to live with me 2 yrs. ago with only 1 month to live. I made it my mission to make him better and today he is 90 yrs old and well. I like to read, puzzles and cook for family and friends.

I became a caregiver to share my heartfelt support and lend that helping hand that my clients may need. I have been in the health care field for over 20 years I started when i was 18 yrs. old so it's definitely in my DNA! What I love about caregiving is the feeling i get knowing I have put a smile on a face and lent a helping hand. It just warms my heart to know that I have been instrumental in a persons day to day care and healthcare needs. A proud moment for me was when I walked across the stage to accept my CNA license and my Medical Assistant license. It was at those moments that i knew i can now pursue what I love to do and do it professionally!
I'm a very outgoing person who loves God and Life and Family. Being honest, reliable and patient is what i stand on. I love to read books , take long walks and go fishing. I attend church on Sundays and I love to talk and share knowledge. Health and wellness is also a passion of mine and anything Organic! I love being outdoors traveling, museums and just learning anything new! I'm here to serve and help others all while doing it with a smile..

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